Co-Founder & CEO at Future Ready Consulting
Janet is a dynamic educator and entrepreneur whose insatiable curiosity and diverse expertise make her an invaluable partner in driving innovation and success. With over 30 years of experience, Janet has excelled across multiple roles—from a tenured Physics faculty member recognized with state innovation awards, publications, and keynote speaking, to a trailblazer in online education and instructional design. She has launched award-winning digital credentials, public and nonprofit brands, and earned DMI certifications in digital marketing, becoming the Ohio Grow with Google certified coach for business strategy with over 1K businesses, AI (artificial intelligence), Google Ads, Google Analytics, and Google Certified Educator. Janet’s ability to bring bold ideas to life is matched by her hands-on approach to solving complex challenges, whether leading transformative workforce projects or literally putting out fires as a firefighter, paramedic, and captain. Her commitment to continuous learning and impactful innovation makes her a powerful force for change, ready to help you achieve your goals and unlock your full potential.
Historic preservation is ultimately about storytelling of place, people, and purpose. But most communities are sitting on years of archives, photos, reports, and untold stories with limited time or staff to bring them to life. This session explores how AI can help preservation professionals and Main Street leaders transform existing data and historical materials into compelling narratives, marketing content, and community engagement strategies. Participants will learn practical ways to use AI to: *Organize and interpret historical documents and community data Generate engaging content for tourism, downtown revitalization, and local businesses * Support grant writing, marketing campaigns, and public engagement efforts Walk away with real tools and examples to help you amplify your community’s story, increase visibility, and focus your time on the work that matters most, preserving and activating place.